Change phone's name
Your phone name identifies your phone in a Bluetooth network. You can change the name.
1. Go to Settings
> Connected devices.
2.
Touch
>
Device name.
Fix a problem
If you’re having problems with a Bluetooth device, try these troubleshooting steps.
Connect with Wi-Fi Direct
If you have a device, like a printer or TV, that supports Wi-Fi Direct, you can connect your
phone without a wireless router or cable.
When you turn on your phone’s Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct is automatically enabled.
To connect to a Wi-Fi Direct device:
1. On the device you want to connect, set up Wi-Fi Direct. For instructions, see that product's
user guide.
2. On your phone, go to Settings > Network & internet > Wi‑Fi > Wi-Fi preferences.
3. Touch Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct.
You'll see a list of Wi-Fi Direct devices that are within range and compatible.
4. Touch the device’s name to connect.
Cast screen or media to TV
Mirror with Chromecast
To mirror your screen on a TV, showing all apps and screens you use on your phone, you must:
• Use a TV with
Chromecast built-in.
• Or, plug a Chromecast into your TV’s HDMI port. (Learn how.)
To start casting:
1. Make sure your phone and Chromecast or TV with Chromecast are connected to the same
Wi-Fi network.
2. Go to Settings > Connected devices > Connection preferences > Cast.
Or, from quick settings, touch
.
Connected devices 154